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Brown-Forman Corporation Named One of “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”

09/12/17

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 12, 2017--
Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA)(NYSE: BFB) was named a top-scoring
company on the 2017 Disability Equality Index (DEI®) survey, conducted
by the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and the American
Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). Brown-Forman received a
perfect score of 100.

In the third year of the Index, 110 companies participated in the 2017
DEI with results indicating where companies are excelling in their
commitment to inclusive environmental, social, and governance policies.

“Brown-Forman recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion to
creating a better overall community and company,” said Kathi Stearman,
EEO Compliance Officer, Brown-Forman. “The DEI is an important tool to
help us evaluate our work in disability inclusion, while also showing
areas that need additional attention and development.”

Developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business
leaders, policy experts, and disability advocates, the DEI is a
national, transparent, annual benchmarking tool that offers businesses
an opportunity to receive an objective assessment of their overall
disability inclusion policies and practices. It is an aspirational,
educational, recognition tool that goes far beyond legal compliance,
helping companies identify opportunities for continued improvement,
while building their reputations as organizations that value diversity
and inclusion.

For nearly 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the
experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol
brands, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s & Cola,
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Gentleman
Jack, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Finlandia, Korbel, el Jimador,
Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Canadian Mist, Herradura, New Mix,
Sonoma-Cutrer, Early Times, Chambord, BenRiach, GlenDronach and Slane.
Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by over 4,700 employees and sold in
more than 165 countries worldwide. For more information about the
company, please visit http://www.brown-forman.com/.